SonicWall Unplugged: MRR and No-Commit Contracts (EP 882)
Uncle Marv catches up with Lisa Compton and Julian Agapitos from SonicWall to get the latest on firewall tech, MSP trends, and channel events. Discover how SonicWall’s newest platforms, cyber warranties, and managed services are changing the security game for IT businesses.
Uncle Marv's IT Business Podcast (Real Talk for IT Pros & MSPs) · Lisa Compton, Julian Agapitos
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Show Notes
Uncle Marv hosts SonicWall’s finest—Lisa Compton and Julian Agapitos—for a packed roundtable all about the latest in firewall tech, MSP best practices, and business flexibility. We cover the move from Gen 6.5 to Gen 7 (and 8!), the new $99 TZ80 firewall, and how SonicWall’s cyber insurance and warranty options stack up. The conversation brings out hard truths about contracts, vendor transparency, SASE, ZTNA, and the magic of single-pane-of-glass management via the new Sonic Platform. This one’s a ride: from serious product talk to playful banter about channel events and network pets, you’ll get the full MSP experience.
Why Listen / Key Takeaways
- Learn how SonicWall’s new platforms simplify cloud management for MSPs
- Understand managed protection and flexible billing: more time for your business
- Get honest advice about product cycles, recurring revenue, and cyber warranties
- Hear firsthand how SonicWall integrates with key PSA and RMM tools
- See how the move to Zero Trust, SASE, and passwordless security is changing the game
- Find out about community events, channel support, and inside stories
Guest: Lisa Compton (Senior Director of Marketing, SonicWall)
- Lisa brings more than a decade of channel marketing expertise to SonicWall, focusing on building strong partnerships and driving product innovation for MSPs.
- Lisa Compton LinkedIn
Guest: Julian Agapitos (Strategic Account Manager, SonicWall)
- Julian specializes in strategic accounts and works closely with national and MSP partners to deliver innovative firewall, endpoint, and zero trust solutions.
- Julian Agapitos LinkedIn
Companies, Products & Books Mentioned
- SonicWall: https://www.sonicwall.com
- Ubiquiti: https://www.ui.com
- Seedpod Cyber: https://www.seedpodcyber.com
- Cork: https://www.corkinc.com
- Avik (Auvik): https://www.auvik.com
- Domotz: https://www.domotz.com
- ConnectWise: https://www.connectwise.com
- HaloPSA: https://www.halopsa.com
- Liongard: https://www.liongard.com/
- Lumu (Cameras): https://www.lumasurveillance.com/
- Rewst: https://rewst.io/
- Datto: https://www.datto.com
- Kaseya: https://www.kaseya.com
- ChannelCon: https://channelcon.gtia.org/
- ASCII Cup: https://events.ascii.com/
- Florida Man Games: https://thefloridamangames.com/
- On Patrol Live: https://www.reelz.com/on-patrol-live
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